
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $800 (31 Rentals)
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15 12th Ave NW, Unit 3

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Zick Apartments

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Furlow Apartments

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Berkshire Village

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The Colby

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812 1st St NW, Unit 2
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Andrew Apartments

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George Apartments

802 2nd St NW

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Residence at Discovery Square

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5th on 5th Apartments

The Gryff Apartments

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Nicholas Apartments
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Richard Apartments

410 6th Ave SW, Unit M5

1910 Center St W

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Woodridge on Second

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The Berkman

824 W Center St

Mile Manor Apartments
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Flats at Uptown

Raymond Apartments

Newhouse

Washington Village East Apartments

Quarry Ridge Apartments

Center Stone Apartments

The Midtown Apartments
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Med City Apartments

Cascade Creek Apartments

Taylor - 1243 1st Street SW
Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,377 | $900 | $1,745 |
| Uptown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $1,035 | $2,280 |
| Uptown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,095 | $3,289 |
| Uptown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,394 | $1,895 | $4,144 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Zick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Uptown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| George Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Furlow Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Nicholas Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Residence at Discovery Square | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Uptown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Rochester, MN
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Rochester area is the $1.63 price per square foot B2R Model at Quarry Ridge Apartments in the in the Historic Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,721. The second greatest value Uptown Rochester apartment is the B1R Model at Woodridge on Second starting at $1,581 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | B2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Woodridge on Second | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Oliver | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| 812 1st St NW, Unit 2 | 812 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Nicholas Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| DM Communities - Rochester | 620-106 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Rochester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment is $1,095 at The Colby.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Rochester is starting from $1,170 at Zick Apartments.
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